16/18 Minus 14/9, Solve 16/18 - 14/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/18 and 14/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/18 and 14/9?
The given fractions are 16/18 and 14/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/18 and 14/9
16/18 - 14/9
The LCM of 18 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
3 | 18, 9 |
3 | 6, 3 |
2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 18
= 16 x 1 - 14 x 2/18
= 16 - 28/18
= -12/18
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/18 and 14/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/18 and 14/9?
To subtract fractions 16/18 and 14/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 16/18 minus 14/9 as a fraction?
16/18 minus 14/9 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 16/18 and 14/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/18 and 14/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.